Title IX

Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities that receive Federal funds. It states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.

Coordinators

Title IX Coordinator

Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX Compliance at the University, including coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community.

For Students

The Deputy Coordinators are responsible for Title IX compliance for matters involving students. The Deputy Coordinators provide information about resources on campus, Public Safety and Police Services, and the Office of Academic and Community Conduct. They are also available as support.

For Athletics

Complaints against Michigan Tech Students and Employees in Athletics: If you have a complaint against a Michigan Tech student, coach, or administrator for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you may contact the Athletic Director, who will facilitate the handling of the complaint with the appropriate office.

Gender Equity in Athletics: If you have a complaint about gender equity in Michigan Tech’s athletics programs, contact the Athletic Director, who is responsible for Title IX Compliance in matters related to gender equity in Michigan Tech athletics.

For Faculty, Staff, and Visitors

If you have a complaint against a Michigan Tech faculty or staff member or visitor for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact the Institutional Equity Office. The Associate Director is responsible for Title IX compliance for matters involving faculty and staff, including training, education, communication, and administration of the grievance procedure for all complaints against faculty, staff, and visitors, including those complaints filed by students.

Of Current Interest

On March 28 at 6pm in M&M U115, Nicole Braddock Bromley, author, speaker and founder of OneVOICE, will travel to Michigan Tech to present her keynote entitled "Our Little Secret". Nicole is devoted to spreading a powerful and vital message of hope and inspiration across America and around the globe. She uses her own life story to empower others on a journey from victim to victory and to raise awareness and prevention of issues like sexual abuse, rape, and human trafficking. This event is free and open to students and community members. For more info on Nicole's work: http://www.iamonevoice.org/ and http://www.onevoice4freedom.org/

Violence Against Women TEDxFiDiWomen Talk

Additional Assistance/Resources

To file a complaint of sexual violence, you may contact one of the Title IX Coordinators listed on this page, depending on who the complaint is against (faculty/staff, visitor, or student). Or contact:

Want to Get Involved?

If you would like to get involved in assisting us with initiatives and strategies for addressing gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence contact Beth Lunde at titleix@mtu.edu or call 906-487-3310.